Model:Cycles 6-Track FM-Based Groovebox

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Model:Cycles 6-Track FM-Based Groovebox

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Craft your sound with the lightweight, fully equipped Elektron Model:Cycles groovebox. With six Machines and hands-on control, it’s an inspiring tool to create new rhythms and melodies.

Bring your sound with you. The Elektron Model:Cycles is an FM-based groovebox that offers six machine engines to sculpt your sound. Better yet, it’s lightweight and super portable, so you can take it to your next gig or settle into the studio for a writing session, or do both in the same day.

Define the Formless

The six Machines of the digital FM engine are unique to Model:Cycles. The Machines contain both percussive and melodic synths, allowing you to make full and varied compositions. The four core Synth Controls put the tools of sound sculpting right in front of you, altering the behavior of each Machine differently and letting you push them to the limit.

12 Dedicated Knobs

The Model:Cycles’ twelve dedicated knobs let you twist each Machine far and wide. This offers wild, unexpected results waiting to be discovered. Easily snap back to normality, so that the only restriction is your imagination. Elektron Model: Cycles’ powerful sequencer gives you the freedom to record every move live. Or, program the sounds and parameters of your composition one step at a time.

Light-Weight, Heavy Sound

Whether you use it as a versatile live instrument or as a mobile groovebox, exploration has rarely felt so convenient and unimpeded. With Model:Cycles, you can pick up and craft full-blown compositions anytime, anywhere.

Features

Six FM-based machine engines sculpt your sound
Hands-on controls offer tactile creativity
Lightweight unit is easy to take and create anywhere you go
Store up to 60,000 presets to craft your sound

Explore your sound with the freedom of Model:Cycles. Order yours today.

Model:Cycles 6-Track FM-Based Groovebox Specifications:

Synth Voice Features

Synth engine: 6 FM-based machines
LFOs: 1 assignable LFO per track
Velocity modulation: 1 assignable velocity modulation per track

Sequencer

Tracks: 6 audio tracks (can also be used as MIDI tracks)
Steps: Up to 64 steps per pattern
Track settings: Unique length and scale per track
Parameter locks: Yes
Micro timing: Yes
Trig conditions: Yes
Retrig: Assignable retrig function
Recording: Real-time or grid-based recording of notes and parameters
Projects: 96 projects
Patterns: 96 patterns per project

Effects

Send effects: Delay and reverb
Master effects: Yes

Hardware

Pads: 6 velocity-sensitive pads
Headphone output: 1 x 1/4" stereo jack
Main outputs: 2 x 1/4" impedance-balanced audio out jacks
USB: 1 x Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Micro B port
MIDI in: 1 x 3.5 mm TRS minijack
MIDI out/thru: 1 x 3.5 mm TRS minijack
Screen: 128 x 64 pixel LCD screen
D/A converters: 48kHz, 24-bit
Power inlet: Center positive 3.5 x 1.35 mm barrel jack, 5V DC, 1A

Miscellaneous

Presets: Up to 60,000 presets
USB audio: Class-compliant
Warranty: 3-year Elektron warranty

Included Accessories

Power supply: PSU-4b
USB cable: Micro USB Cable USB-2
MIDI adapters: 2 x MIDI adapter (5-pin DIN to 3.5 mm TRS minijack)

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (WxHxD): 10.7" (27.18 cm) x 1.6" (4.06 cm) x 7.1" (18.03 cm)
Weight: 1.8 lb. (0.82 kg)

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